aerofoil

• Nom désignant un dispositif, tel qu'une aile ou une pale, qui produit une force de réaction lors de son déplacement dans l'air, utilisé pour la portance ou le contrôle d'un aéronef en vol.

A noun referring to a device, such as a wing or blade, that generates a reactive force when moving through air, used to lift or control an aircraft in flight.

1. Aerodynamic surfaceC1formaltechnical

   A structure designed to produce lift or control motion when moving through air, such as a wing or blade.

   Surface aérodynamique portante

   • The aircraft's aerofoil generates lift by creating a pressure difference.
   • Engineers optimized the aerofoil shape for better fuel efficiency.
   • The helicopter's rotor blades act as rotating aerofoils.

   Synonymesairfoilfoilwing